Fond du Lac man charged in police chase

FOND DU LAC – Cash bail of $125,000 has been set for a Fond du Lac man accused of almost hitting two police officers as he fled authorities.

Michael J. Schultz, 67, was charged Wednesday with first degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee and resisting an officer.

Fond du Lac Police say they went to Schultz's home about 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 after receiving a call from Glendale Police that he should be taken into custody for questioning in a theft by contractor investigation, the criminal complaint states.

Schultz's girlfriend told police he was shopping at Menards, so police waited for his return. A short while later Schultz pulled up behind one of two parked squad cars, but refused to get out of the vehicle. Police say he accelerated and came towards both officers "without hesitation" and sped away.

Schultz led officers on a chase that stretched through Fond du Lac County, traveling erratically into oncoming lanes, driving through stop lights and avoiding stop sticks. His speed was more than 100 mph at times, the report states. The pursuit ended when Schultz traveled back to the residence where he was living, where police wrestled him out of the car and pinned him to the ground.

A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 30.

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